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Governors State University
University Park,
IL
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate57%
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About Governors State University
Governors State University is a public, state university in the suburb of University Park, Illinois. Governors State University was founded in 1969. The college currently enrolls around 4,427 students per year, including 2,609 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Governors State University
It is moderately difficult to get into Governors State University. Around 57% of applicants get into Governors State University each year. In 2022, 1,865 students applied to Governors State University and 1,072 were admitted.
| Governors State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
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Governors State University Campus Tours
Governors State University is located in the town of University Park, Illinois, near Chicago.
If you want to see Governors State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 57 to University Park, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Chicago Midway.
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College Info
Governors State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Governors State University is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Governors State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
410 - 580
Governors State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,320
In State$35,160
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,840
$19,680
Fees
$3,856
$3,856
Housing
$11,624
$11,624
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Governors State University is like? There are approximately 4,427 students enrolled at Governors State University, including 2,609 undergraduate students and 1,818 graduate students. 62% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from IL and 2% percent of students are from other states.
62%
Full Time38%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,427
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
57%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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